We are proud to announce the recent graduates of our first cohort of AMS Teacher Education Director Academy—a program designed to transform and uplift Montessori teacher education through innovation, excellence, and leadership.
These dedicated individuals have completed a comprehensive course of study that supports and strengthens the skills and knowledge essential for leading high-quality, sustainable Montessori teacher education programs. Whether they are emerging leaders or seasoned directors, our graduates are now equipped with the tools to design and deliver adult learner-centered programs—from crafting a compelling vision and building a robust curriculum to guiding learners through to graduation and beyond.
In addition, Director Academy graduates are well-prepared to lead teacher education programs through successful self-studies and navigate the AMS affiliation process with clarity and confidence.
Please join us in congratulating these passionate and visionary educators as they step into their roles as catalysts for growth and excellence in Montessori teacher education.
Interested in being a part of a future cohort? Learn more and apply here!
Gloria Gao Xiaoyin
EMTTA Director
Beijing, China
Claudia Mann, MEd
Director, In Joy Montessori Education Consortium
Valley Center, CA
Dorothy Paul
Former Program Director, Princeton Center for Teacher Education
Princeton, NJ
Margarita Diaz
Bilingual Montessori Consultant and Instructor
Washington, DC
Yuki Xia
Program Director of World Vantage Montessori Training Center
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Paul Epstein, Ph.D
Education Director, Designs for Lifelong Learning
Beijing, China
Carissa Swiss
Assistant Professor / Director, Chestnut Hill College Montessori TEP
Philadelphia, PA
Jennifer Varbanov
Head of School
Norway
Rosie Rodman
Co-Director of Summit Montessori Teacher Training Institute
Davie, FL
Michele Mohar
Director, Virginia Center for Montessori Studies
Richmond, VA
Meredith Le Grand
Co-Head of School, Montessori School of McLean
Co-Director, Montessori Institute of McLean
McLean, VA
Caitlyn Carter-Nanian
Montessori Institute of McLean
McLean, VA
Ramona Jones
Head of School
Franklin, TN
Jane C Lemon
Director, AZ Montessori TEP
Gilbert, AZ